UFC 113: Machida vs. Shogun 2 | Event Profile, Full Results & Legacy
- Daniel Cornmeat
- 5 days ago
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Introduction
UFC 113: Machida vs. Shogun 2. May 8, 2010. Bell Centre, Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The third UFC in Montreal. Mauricio Rua stopped Lyoto Machida by TKO at 3:35 of round one — a brutal first-round finish that ended the Machida era. Machida was out cold and remained motionless 45 seconds after the stoppage.
Paul Daley punched Josh Koscheck after the bell in the co-main event. Dana White fired Daley from the UFC immediately, saying he would never fight for the organisation again. Matt Mitrione defeated Kimbo Slice by TKO in round two in Kimbo’s PPV debut.
Contents
1. Introduction
2. Quick Stats
3. The Build-Up
4. Main Event
5. Co-Main Event
6. Full Results
7. Bonuses & Awards
8. Records & Milestones
9. Legacy & Impact
10. FAQ
11. References
Quick Stats
Date: May 8, 2010
Venue: Bell Centre, Montreal, Quebec, Canada (third UFC in Montreal)
Main Event: Lyoto Machida (c) vs. Mauricio Rua — UFC LHW Championship (rematch of UFC 104)
Result: Mauricio Rua def. Machida — TKO (Punches) — R1, 3:35 — NEW LHW Champion; Machida out cold, motionless 45 seconds post-stoppage
Notable: Paul Daley fires post-bell punch at Koscheck; Dana White fires Daley; Kimbo Slice PPV debut (Mitrione TKO R2); $65k bonuses
The Build-Up
The original UFC 104 decision had divided the MMA world. Most observers felt Rua had won — the unanimous decision for Machida was widely criticized. The rematch in Montreal was billed as the resolution. Machida was 18-0; Rua had gone 2-0 with stoppages of Coleman and Liddell since the first fight.
Josh Koscheck vs. Paul Daley had heavyweight consequences. Dana White had said the winner would be next for a GSP WW title shot. Daley’s power and Koscheck’s wrestling were polar opposites.
Main Event
Lyoto Machida (c) vs. Mauricio Rua — UFC LHW Championship
Machida and Rua traded early. Rua landed a right hand that staggered Machida and put him on the canvas. Rua followed with hammerfists from the mount. Referee Yves Lavigne stopped the fight at 3:35 of round one. Machida was unconscious; he remained stiff and motionless 45 seconds after the stoppage. Rua was emotional at the result, having felt deeply that he had won the first fight.
The Machida era — defined by the karate style, the counterpunching, the untouchable precision that had gone undefeated to 18-0 — ended in 3:35. Rua’s right hand was the answer that UFC 104 had not provided.
Co-Main Event
Josh Koscheck vs. Paul Daley — Welterweight
Koscheck used his wrestling to neutralise Daley’s power throughout three rounds, winning by unanimous decision 30-27 on all three scorecards. As the final bell rang, Daley landed a left hook to Koscheck’s face. The fight was over. Dana White came to the octagon post-fight and told Daley he was fired. ‘He’ll never fight for us again,’ White said. The decision has never been reversed.
Full Results
Preliminary Card
Mike Guymon def. Yoshiyuki Yoshida — Decision (Unanimous) — R3, 5:00 — WW
John Salter def. Jason MacDonald — TKO (Leg Injury) — R1 — MW
Johny Hendricks def. TJ Grant — Decision (Majority) — R3, 5:00 — WW
Joe Doerksen def. Tom Lawlor — Submission (RNC) — R2, 2:10 — MW
Joey Beltran def. Tim Hague — Decision (Unanimous) — R3, 5:00 — HW
Main Card
Marcus Davis def. Jonathan Goulet — TKO — R2 — WW
Jeremy Stephens def. Sam Stout — Decision (Split) — R3, 5:00 (30-27, 29-28, 28-29) — LW; Fight of the Night ($65k each)
Alan Belcher def. Patrick Côté — Submission (RNC) — R2, 3:25 — MW; Sub Night ($65k to Belcher)
Matt Mitrione def. Kimbo Slice — TKO (Punches) — R2, 4:24 — HW; Kimbo PPV debut
Josh Koscheck def. Paul Daley — Decision (Unanimous) — R3, 5:00 (30-27 x3) — WW; Co-Main; Daley FIRED for post-bell punch
UFC LHW Championship (5 rounds) — Main Event
Mauricio Rua def. Lyoto Machida — TKO (Punches) — R1, 3:35 — NEW LHW Champion; Machida out cold; KO Night ($65k to Rua)
Bonuses & Awards
KO of the Night: Mauricio Rua vs. Lyoto Machida — $65,000 to Rua.
Sub of the Night: Alan Belcher vs. Patrick Côté — $65,000 to Belcher.
Fight of the Night: Jeremy Stephens vs. Sam Stout — $65,000 to each fighter.
Records & Milestones
Lyoto Machida’s 18-0 unbeaten record ended — TKO in round one; Machida remained motionless 45 seconds post-stoppage.
Paul Daley fired from UFC — for striking an opponent after the bell; Dana White immediately announced at the event that Daley would not fight for the UFC again.
Kimbo Slice PPV debut — both Mitrione and Kimbo were recruited through TUF 10 specifically to bring Kimbo to the UFC.
Legacy & Impact
Mauricio Rua’s win at UFC 113 is one of the most satisfying resolutions in UFC title history. The first fight had divided MMA fans and media for months. The rematch took three minutes and thirty-five seconds to settle it. A right hand, a fall, a finish. Machida was motionless for nearly a minute. The era was over.
Paul Daley’s post-bell punch became the defining cautionary tale about ring conduct in MMA. A fighter who had been on track for a title shot — had won the fight’s striking exchanges and was arguably ahead on damage despite losing the decision — threw away his UFC contract in a moment of frustration. Dana White’s immediate public termination set a standard that has been referenced in the sport ever since.
FAQ
Was UFC 113 a rematch?
Yes. Machida and Rua had previously fought at UFC 104 in October 2009, where Machida retained the title by unanimous decision in a fight most observers felt Rua had won.
Why did Dana White fire Paul Daley?
Daley struck Josh Koscheck with a left hook after the final bell rang, with the fight already decided in Koscheck’s favour. Dana White went to the octagon and told Daley he was fired. White said Daley would never fight for the UFC again, and the ban has been maintained.
Who was Kimbo Slice fighting at UFC 113?
Kimbo Slice (Kevin Ferguson) made his PPV debut at UFC 113 against Matt Mitrione, both TUF 10 cast members. Mitrione won by TKO in round two at 4:24.
What was significant about Lyoto Machida's loss at UFC 113?
Machida was 18-0 and had been undefeated in his entire career. His loss to Rua ended not just his unbeaten record but also the ‘Machida era’ at LHW — a period defined by his untouchable karate-based style.
What were the UFC 113 bonus amounts?
$65,000 per recipient. Rua earned KO Night, Belcher earned Sub Night, and both Stephens and Stout earned Fight Night.
References
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